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Lexus IS-F gets new standard equipment for 2010

Posted: Aug 15, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Lexus

Lexus has added some new goodies to its 2010 IS-F Sedan, upgrading its first production model to wear the “F” badge. The 2010 model now features several technology options and new equipment as standard such as Limited slip differential, a new 19-inch wheel design and foldable rear headrests.
Other standard features now include iPod/USB connectivity, streaming audio [...]

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Humberside Police takes delivery of 416-hp Lexus IS-FORCE

Posted: Jul 27, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

Usually when you hear of European police taking delivery of a high-performance one-off vehicle, you think of a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz or a BMW. Well, the Japanese are now throwing their two-cents into high-performance patrol cars with the new IS-FORCE, based on the 416-hp IS-F.
The Lexus IS-FORCE has been delivered to Humberside Police in the UK. The IS-FORCE, [...]

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Report: Lexus working on IS-F Convertible, new replacement for SC430

Posted: Jul 08, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

Toyota/Lexus PR spokesman Curt McAllister said last month that Lexus has no plans to launch an IS-F C Convertible. However, CARandDRIVER is reporting today that inside sources have told them that an IS-F version of the IS C Convertible is in the works for early 2011.
The Lexus IS-F C Convertible is going to be powered [...]

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Lexus has no plans to build an IS-F Convertible… for now at least

Posted: Jun 13, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

So Lexus is aggressively marketing its new Lexus IS C Convertible, hoping that it really picks off. This is the company’s second attempt to take on German rivals following the IS-F sedan, which is aimed at the BMW M3, Audi’s S4/RS4 and the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG.
So will Lexus take on the BMW M3 Convertible [...]

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Rumor: Lexus IS-F Evolution coming in summer 2010, pricing to start at $250,000

Posted: Apr 20, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

Participants from a recent Lexus IS-F event confirmed that the harder, lightweight IS-F Evolution will make its debut in the summer of 2010 with prices starting around $250,000.
Sources say that the IS-F has gone through a serious weight-reduction program with extensive use of carbon-fiber. Total weight has been reduced by 308 pounds for a total [...]

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Lexus IS F Evolution still in the works, two prototypes are in testing

Posted: Mar 09, 2009

Filed under: Lexus

About a little more than a year ago, it was reported that Lexus is working on a hotter version of the Lexus IS-F high-performance sedan known as the Lexus IS-F Evolution aka IS-F/R. Fighting its way through the horrible economic downturn, the IS-F Evolution, although delayed, will soldier on.
Initially, the Lexus IS-F Evolution was expected [...]

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Video: Top Gear – BMW M3 Sedan vs. Lexus IS-F

Posted: Dec 01, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Lexus, Videos

This weekend on Top Gear Clarkson answers the question if the new Lexus IS-F is beastly enough to beat the BMW M3 Sedan. Of course, this high-performance sedan race in incomplete without the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG but we’re guessing Top Gear couldn’t get their hands on one for the show.
We’d love to [...]

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Ventross reduces weight on the Lexus IS-F

Posted: Nov 05, 2008

Filed under: Lexus, Tuner Cars

Vorsteiner, a California based tuner, is known for its aftermarket projects of German cars including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and BMW. The tuning firm has now launched a new division called Ventross that will focus on Japanese brands and to celebrate the launch, Ventross is releasing its first tuning project based on the Lexus IS-F.
Ventross is offering [...]

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Lexus IS 250 Sports Concept: The poor man’s IS-F

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, Lexus

Lexus of Australia showed a sports-inspired IS 250 at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show this past week. Based on the IS 250, the Sports Concept gets a number of visual enhancements that give the IS 250 a more aggressive appeal along with features that enhance driving dynamics.
The list of enhancements include new high-performance breaks, [...]

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Lexus IS Convertible coming next year, lightweight IS-F in the works

Posted: Aug 27, 2008

Filed under: Lexus

According to AutoTelegraaf, the first Lexus IS-F Convertible will come to the U.S. market next year. A diesel model has not yet been ruled out but Lexus has confirmed that it will not produce a drop-top 416-hp IS-F.
The Lexus IS Convertible will have a folding fully electric hardtop roof like the SC with an IS250 C [...]